Wauwatosa’s Juniper 61 Continues to Delight

Short Orders

Lamb is the type of
meat that typically should be cooked on the rare side. In fact, in most cases a
well-done rack of lamb seems almost criminal. However, it is possible to cook
it thoroughly and still have a good, tasty piece of lamb. This is the case with
the Turkish lamb pita served at Juniper 61 (6030 W. North Ave.), the sister
restaurant of Bay View’s Café LuLu. The braised lamb, which is full of flavor,
is served with a salad of cucumber, tomato and parsley. Yogurt feta sauce
arrives on the side of this fine sandwich. The menu contains many other winners
as well. Though entrees change from time to time, one item that still remains
is the signature juniper pork—tenderloin encrusted with juniper berries. The
berries impart a unique aroma that works especially well with stronger-flavored
meats like lamb and venison. Juniper 61 has been open for about 18 months, and
the menu continues to delight.